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Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (116)

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Thank you for the information regarding cheaper options of metanx. I would still like to know if these b vitamins help neuropathy symptoms. Have you noticed they have made a difference

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B vitamins have been shown to help with neuropathy. The only concern I might have is too much B6 since it can accumulate and cause neuropathy (B6 toxicity). They are part of the protocol I take and I feel they are helping although I don't have pain, just the numbness. I shared my story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a list of supplements that help with neuropathy including B vitamins. It's at the end of this Complementary and Alternative Treatments -- https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf.

They don't seem to do much for me. BUT there are so many forms of neuropathy that b vitamins are a reasonable supplement. Just stay away from B 6 since it is somewhat suspect in promoting discomfort in some people. B vitamins are water soluble and are very short-lived in your body. I'm self-taught and I'm certain that a nutritionist could tell you more.